Sa'ar informs his French counterpart: Macron's visit is not currently on the table due to the recognition of a Palestinian state

Translation by SadaNews - Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar confirmed this evening, Thursday, that Israel has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to its territories.

According to the Hebrew channel Reshet Kan, as translated by SadaNews, Sa'ar informed his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot that Israel is seeking good relations with France, but the latter must respect Israel's position on vital matters concerning its security and future.

Sa'ar called on France to reconsider its decision to recognize a Palestinian state.

Sa'ar emphasized that Macron would not be able to visit Israel as long as France insists on its actions that are hostile to Israel, as he described.

Sa'ar stated: As long as France continues its initiatives and efforts that harm Israel's interests, there is no room for that.

He added: The initiative to recognize a Palestinian state must be reconsidered, as it undermines stability in the Middle East and harms Israel's national and security interests.